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Edinburgh police caught a motorist driving “in the middle of the road” with frozen windows. Photo: Police Scotland

Motorist caught ‘in middle of road’ with frozen window

Bread Street Kitchen and Bar staff at St Andrew's Square celebrate the launch of the festive fundraiser. Pictured are Meath Trainor, Lawrence Cowan, Spiney, Agata Lubera and manager Eirini Dima.

Gordon Ramsay's festive fundraiser returns

A Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat crew and ambulances rushed to Cramond Island at 10.28pm on Friday after someone injured their foot and become stranded. Credit: RNLI/Queensferry RNLI

Injured person stranded at beauty spot sparks rescue operation

EasyJet announced new flights out of Edinburgh for 2024 – including Rovaniemi, the gateway to Lapland. Photo: Pixabay

EasyJet adds exciting new routes from Edinburgh Airport

Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Patient with 'heavy vaginal bleeding' left in A&E corridor

Google street view shows temporary 'repairs'

Mum warns 'invisible' crossing on busy road accident waiting to happen

Research suggests Edinburgh Christmas market sells the best hot chocolate in Europe and is the most 'Instagrammable' Christmas event in Scotland

Christmas market has the best hot chocolate in Europe TripAdvisor data reveals

Photo: David Armstrong

Shopkeeper describes 'almighty bang' as crane collapses on roof

Driver inside as crane collapses on roof in Leith

Edinburgh Festivals

The Stand has staged Fringe shows at the New Town Theatre on George Street since 2017.

The Stand pulls plug on biggest Fringe venue after acts and crowds stay away
Comedy club operator The Stand will go ‘back to basics’ after axing shows at the New Town Theatre

Exclusive Sir Sean Connery’s family reveal plans for film and TV talent school in Leith

Aftersun star Paul Mescal and the film's writer-director, Charlotte Wells, at the 2022 EIFF opening gala. Picture: Pako Mera

New Edinburgh Film Festival director pledges ‘bright new future’

Exclusive Tourist tax risks creating ‘negative and unwelcoming’ image of Scotland

Emmanuel Sonubi and Susie McCabe, who will appear at Ho Ho Hogmanay in Edinburgh.

Ho Ho Hogmanay line-up for 2023/24 revealed

Traffic and Travel

Councillors quizzed the council's chief executive this week about the delivery of the tram system in Edinburgh.

Tram project wouldn't have gone ahead without 'lies' to councillors

Signs are now in place to warn Edinburgh residents about the Low Emission Zone that goes live in June 2024. On Wednesday, November 29, councillor Scott Arthur met with contractors at Hope Park Terrace near the Meadows.

LEZ signs roll-out across the city - six months ahead of live launch

Edinburgh crane collapses and smashes into building

Met Office issues yellow warning of snow and ice

Edinburgh trams advised trams will only operate between Edinburgh Airport and Haymarket yards following a ‘non tram related incident’ this morning

Trams will only run between Airport and Haymarket after Police close Leith Walk

Stock photo by PA of a Volvo car being charged using a Ubitricity lampost EV charging point.

Large rise in electric vehicle charging points in city

Crime

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an attempted break-in to premises on Bridge Road. Stock photo by John Devlin.

Teenagers charged following attempted break-in

Robert Cockburn outside the Edinburgh Sheriff Court

East Lothian pensioner jailed for exposing himself to adults and children

A bag of heroin shown by police after a number of raids - drug supply offences in Edinburgh have soared. Picture: George McLuskie/UNS Photo

Drug supply offences soar in Capital

Paul McKenzie was cleared of assaulting an off-duty detective and leaving him i n a coma.

Fitness coach cleared of assault on off-duty detective

Weather

Bookmakers Ladbrokes has named Edinburgh amongst the UK cities with the best chance of a White Christmas this year.

Latest odds for a White Christmas in Edinburgh

The UK city which gets the most snow has been revealed – and Edinburgh ranks high on the the list. Photo: Jane Barlow / PA

The 10 snowiest cities in the UK revealed by the Met Office

Business

The new W hotel offers stunning views of Edinburgh, including from here, the Wow suite living room.

New hotel with stunning views from rooftop terrace opens

Anyone with Andrew as their first name or surname can claim a free St Andrew's Day meal at two Edinburgh pubs.

Free St Andrew's Day meal for Andrew's

The new Burger King restaurant will be at Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh.

New Burger King will create 30 new jobs

Politics

The felled trees were on land off Newbattle Road, in a conservation area.

'Wilful destruction of trees’ leads to criminal report

Care services across the area have been praised despite the challenges they face. (Google Maps)

Report praises work of social work and care staff

Martin Dallas (inset) is chief executive of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

EICC boss grilled over £72,280 bonus by councillors

An artist's impression of the revised Skyliner buildings approved to be built at the docks in Leith.

Anger at approval for revised taller tower blocks application

UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Environment

The Edinburgh Green development will have flexible, sustainable office space for nearly 6,400 employees.

Revised plans for ambitious green office development

Guerrilla eco warriors Tyre Extinguishers have deflated the tyres of another 15 SUVs in Edinburgh.

Tyre Extinguishers deflate tyres of another 15 SUVs

People

The property benefits from this stunning sun room, bringing an abundance of natural light into the home.

Elegant four-bedroom forever home for sale
Edinburgh home packed with period features and quirky details

The event attracted more than 800 visitors and visits from eight schools.

Royal Scots exhibition pulls in the public

Where: Barcelona, Spain

14 landmarks including Edinburgh Castle reimagined

The best Italian restaurants and takeaways across Scotland were honoured at the 10th annual Scottish Italian Awards.

The Edinburgh and Lothians winners at Scottish Italian Awards

An artist's impression of Lothian Leisure Development Ltd's planned 8,000 capacity indoor arena at Straiton, which was submitted in 2019 but has never progressed.

Previous failed proposals for a large music arena in the city

Education

Teachers now face violence and aggression from pupils on a daily basis, according to an EIS survey. Picture: Sean Bell.

Teachers say violence and abuse in schools is now 'normal'

Violence and aggression by pupils towards teachers has increased since the pandemic and is now a daily occurrence in many schools, the EIS survey found. Picture: David Jones

Teachers face violence and aggression on daily basis

Overall score: 4.68 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Melbourne: Student Friendliness: 4.93, Cost of Living: 3.91, Nightlife: 4.90. Public Transport: 4.78, Amenities: 4.89, Safety: 4.64.

In pictures: The 25 best student cities in the world

Student Living Index = average monthly living and accommodation cost ÷average monthly income. Ranked: 1. Student Living Index score: 0.74.

The 12 university towns and cities with the highest cost of student living

Address: Brabloch Crescent, Paisley PA3 4RG. Photo: Google Street View

The 12 best performing primary schools in Scotland 2023

Regius School

P1 Yearbook 2023: 22 adorable photos capturing pupils' first days at school

Health

Laura and Stacey McCabe with Mason - they are backing the appeal for more egg and sperm donors.

IVF couple back campaign for more egg and sperm donors

Deciding to talk about someone’s hearing health can feel awkward, but if you follow this expert guidance, then in turn you can offer support. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature How to help a loved one regain their hearing

​Jeremy Balfour says the situation is ‘deeply concerning’.

MSP's concern on failure to inspect hopsitals

The public are being urged to check their eligibility for vaccination.

Public urged to take up offers of vaccinations

Opinion

According to Cancer Research UK 20,000 cancer deaths each year could be avoided if there was more investment in research and innovation

Early diagnosis is a crucial factor in surviving cancer - Steve Cardownie

One in two people reading this column will contract cancer at some point, not surprising then that Cancer Research UK has released a “manifesto” which proposes a course of action which it wants taken on board by this Government and whoever wins the next General Election.Steve CardownieSteve Cardownie
Cammy Day, leader of City of Edinburgh Council

We must keep to our Net Zero by 2030 ambitions - Cammy Day

Conservative prime minister Rishi Sunak (Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Tory tricks won’t save them from electoral disaster - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Disturbing increase in violence against teachers - Steve CardownieSteve Cardownie
Steve Cardownie
Labour’s Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray MP

​Scottish Labour MPs look set to increase at next election - Susan Dalgety

Recent figures from Warm This Winter campaign show that over half (56 per cent) of people from vulnerable households are worried about being cold this winter. Picture: Adobe Stock

It’s set to be another expensive winter - Angus Robertson

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater

We must transform how we heat our homes - Lorna Slater

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A complete ban on parking on pavements will come into force in Edinburgh in January (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Pavement parking ban is moment to cherish - Kevin Lang

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Chief Inspector Kieran Dougal is Local Area Commander, North East Edinburgh

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